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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-09
WRECKED NELLIE.
STRIPPING THE Vessel AND SAVING
HER CARGO.
sufprissd at q Failure The Cause.-The.
niorisl.Dsy Orators Elected
Robbed Her Husband.
rcOnrscndoncc of tho Richmond DisDa,ca.l

fcor1cgondoncc OF tho Richmond Dspatch.l
NORFOLK, April s, 1887.
The captain of the burned schooner
Nellie Potter to-day noted protest OF
the loss of his vessel. Everything pos
sible has been stripped from the
schooner by the crew, and $50 kegs of
nails and 200 barrels OF fish were
saved and landed on the beach. Mr.
S. r. Fowle, the owner, went down to
the beech to-day TO see the remains OF
the schooner and look after what was
saved. Both vessel and cargo were
insured.
Commercial circles here are con-
sidembly surprised at the failure Of the
shoe-house of Brickhouse & Co. The
liabilities are $4,000, with $4,000
preferred. The available assets are
about $4,000. Mr.. Brickhouse has
given up even his household and
kitchen furniture. Inability to collect
from country customers caused the
failure.
Major Baker p. Lee, o. Hampton,
has been selected as orator on memo
rial-day in Norfolk, and Mr.. 3. 5.
Dawes Gs poet. Both have accepted.
A survey OF the Nansemond river will
soon be made by United States engi-
neers here, with view to improvement
Of the river,
The United States Fish-Commission
steamer Albatross is here again.
The Baptist church in Brambleton is
having fine revival season, and Rev.
Il. w. Cridlin is assisted by Rev. Mr..
Pearson, OF Isle of Wight.
The affairs of the Hogdon-Spencer
Guano Company have been placed in
the hands of receiver.
Rev. r. M. Saunders left for Lynch
burg this morning to lecture on the
"Spectroscope."
William Il. Forepaugh, one of the
noprietors OF the ten-cent circus ex-
hibitiDg in this city. was fined to-day
for beating one Of the circus-men with
a dog chain.
The City Council of Portsmouth last
night ordered the contract for water
from Lake Kilby, at Suffolk, TO be re-
neWcu Win ine new company JIlaL re-
Gently purchased the Portsmouth Wa
ter-Works.
Rev. William H. Atwill has been
selected as the orator of memorial-day
in Portsmouth.
A week ago Christopher Epson mar
RED Miss Betty Eckland in Portsmouth.
Yesterday the bride broke open her
husbands trunk and rifed it of $3.50
and other valuables, and with her
father, John Eekland, fled from the
city. 1t is thought they have gone to
Sweden, where they recently came
from. Epson is a sailor on Govern
ment vessel at the navy-yard.
Stste-Senator Stubbs, of Gloucester,
is in Portsmouth engaged in usury
case in the Hastings Court. G.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-09
COCKADE CITY.
The LrcghsE TAXES SLAUGHTER
B0UsE BURNED.
Afnake In Lottery Box Alleged Dessrs'
ers Arrested Personal Hotes and
Briefs
Correspondence Of Tho RIchmond b'lspaici-l
Prrrnqnuna. April 8. 1887.

correspondence OF tho Richmond DispatcsI.]
PETERSBURG, April 8, 1887. !.
A meeting Of the Common Councls
was held last night, the object being to
consider the license-tax ordinance for
the ensuing year. Various changes IN
the ordinance as at present existing
were suggested, and discussed until a
late hour, without any definite action,
and the matter was finally postponed
to an adjourned meeting 20 be held
next week. Near midnight the Couu-
Gil resolved itself into secret session.
excluding all persons not members OF
the body. Ii is understood that the oo-
ject OF this session waste consider mat
tiers relative to one of the city officials,
but that nothing was done beyond III
cidental mention of the matter.
A slaughter-house and stable IN
the western part OF the city be-
longing TO York Harris, a colored
butcher and member Of the Council,
were destroyed by fire this morning
about 8 o'clock. The buildings were
q little value, and the loss is light.
The fire was accidental.
1t is reported that day or two ago,
when one of the letter-carriers opened
a street letter-box on his usual rounds
to collect the Matchmaker, small snake
was found in the box, which ran up his
sleeve when he ran his hand in after
the letters. How the snake got in the
box is mot known, but, as might be
naturally expected, the unsupported
presence of the reptile caused consld-
cradle fright, and it was some moments
before it could be gotten rid of.
A letter from Sussex county states
that the candidates for Office there are
very numerous, and that great interest
is felt in the nominations to be made
the latter part of this month by the
party conventions.
The police to-day arrested four per
sons-named Aug. Aspland, Yehull
Alsay, William Martell, and Albert
johnson, respectively charged with
deserving from the schooner E. G.. IT.
win, loading at this port with wood for
New York. They were lodged in Jail
to await an examination. They formed
the greater part of the crew of the yes
sci, and, it is said, left after having
been paid off
Rev. Mr.. Dargan, of the First Bap-
fist church, and Rev. Mr.. Rosebro, of
the First Presbyterian church, the for
mer of whom has been preaching in
Charlottesville this week and the latter
in Atlanta, Ga, are both expected
home tomorrow. ROBIN ADAIB.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-09
HcstHanoYer Presbytery.

Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch
HAMPDEN-SDNEY, April 6, 1887.
The Presbytery of West Hanover met
at this place tonight at 8 o'clock, and
was opened with sermon by the last
moderator, Rev. j. l.. Sherrard, of
Alton, Va. After the sermon the Pres
bytery was constituted with prayer.
The calling OF the roll revealed the
presence of II ministers and 9 ruling
elders. The Presbytery consists of %
ministers and 81 churches.
The Rev. s. l.. Wilson, of Appomat-
fox Courthouse, was elected moderator,
and Rev. NJ. b. Lambdin and Elder j.
w. Rison were elected clerks.
Other members are expected to-mor-
row, and the services will continue
through the week and on Sabbath.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-09
Shot Ills Wife and Himself.
rBy telegraph TO the Dispa.ch.1

lby elegrapn 70 the Dlspach-I
CHICAGO, April ga special from
Des Moines, Iowa, says that Edward
Cummings and wife, Of Davis City,
who have been married ten years, re-
Gently separated on account of quarrels,
the wife going to her fathers Yester
day he visited her and told her she
must come home. She refused to go,
and he said "If we cannot live to-
gether we will die together" He then
shot her in the back part of the neck,
and she fell to the floor. He fred
again, SCATTERING her nose and hand,
which she held up against her face !;
then be shot himself in the forehead.
killing himself instantly. The physi-
clan attending the woman entcrtains
homes for her recovery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-09
Rhode Island Again.

The news from the Rhode Island
election grows better. The Demo
cratic victory was even more sweeping
than we had at first supposed. An
analysis of the Assembly returns shows
that ninety three members out of the
one hundred and eight that compose
the Legislature were elected, and that
Of these forty-seyen are Democrats and
forty-six are Republicans. The cleo
ton for members still to he chosen
will, it is thought, give the Repubh-
cans small majority on joint ballot,
but the House will be Democratic.
The last Legislature stood:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-09

the seeds OF intermittent ana blVoas remit
tent fever terminate sad bear evil trait- no
community bns aItogothw escaped H. In pop
ulous WARDS Ct largo cities bad sowags causes
u, ard IN their suburbs stagnant pccfs VI
sunken lots breed IT. There b, at onoc rcs'A'-
dy and means Of prevention. Us name "
Hoeisitor's Stomach Bittors. whlra n, Titno%
persdyonsifo, the most potent sntllots In ex~
isieDce to the malar.al virus Verified with
this Incompatible, saving spccincs fnineinatic
influences may be encountered with absolute
impuniiy. Disorders Of the stomach. liver
and bowels, begotton by miasma-ta1nted wa
ter, or any other cause, succumb 10 t1e bcnc-
Gcent corrective named, aud rheumatic. RID
ney, and bladder troubles etc surely fDuiova-
BILE by lis ueo when Il Is given Professionalism
up T-1hts)Sa&Tu
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-09
NELSON COUNTY.



correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
LovMGsToN. April 6, 1887.
Our Circuit Court has been in session
since the 29th ultimo-Judge john D..
Horsley presiding-and has transacted
large amount of business. The court
yesterday and to-day has been engaged
in trying the suit 'of Mrs Dora p.
Ayres against the Richmond and Dan
vile Railroad Company for $4,000
damages for the killingof her husband,
Robert H. Ayres. Ayres was a brake
man on the Midland division, and was
killed on the 10Th of last October while
coupling freight-cars at Montreal, sta
ton in this county. The jury has rem
dered a verdict for the full amount
claimed, but the case is now being ar
gued on demurrer to evidence.
Local politics are now very active.
From present indications there will be
no party nominations. A new organi-
cation is being formed among the
farmers whose avowed object is to sup
port workingmen only for office.
There is a general complaint of hard
times. Y.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-09

The following paragraph from Ma
HONE organ will perhaps enable the per
sons concerned in il TO understand that
il would have been an inexcusable
blunder for our Legislature TO have
chosen outsiders TO agree upon o plan
Of settling the State debt. The Page
Courier says:
"a gra,mtous indignity is offered
The people of Virginia by the PROPOSE
ton that while their own commission
to treat with us in regard TO our debt
shall be composed OF their own men,
the commission on the part Of the State
shall he made up Of men who live with
out the State. For cool impotence we
pat this against anything that has yet
happened in connection with our debt
emhroQho."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-09
Hear Both Sides.

10 the EdttOr Of the Dtspdtch:
Your answer in yesterdays Dispatch
to those who object to Mr.. Massey as
one of the debt commissioners is very
good. But the fact of such objections
being made, as they have been, to Mr..
Massey and others, who, it Is contend
cd, have made up their minds, prompts
me to call attention to the fact that the
commission of the bondholders in
cludes men who have made up their
minds also.
Complete evidence OF this is fur
nished by the proceedings of their
meeting held in London on the 24th
of September, 1886, in which the
meeting declared its steadfast deter
mination not to accept the Riddteber-
ger settlement; which in view Of the
admitted ability of Virginia to settle
with her creditors, and the sacrifices
they have already made in her behalf.
1t considers dishonest and unjust.
Whilst the temper in which they APP
proach the question is made manifest
by the fact they insulted both the Gov
ernor and the State of Virginia by
transmitting this resolution to the Gov
ernor "for the official information of
his government"
But have not heard any objection
made to the competency Of this CON-
mission either on the ground OF their
bias or the insolence of their constitu
ents.
As to any committal ON the question
one way or the other, it may be remarked
that the people, without distinction OF
party, have committed themselves, and
have elected men to carry out their will.
ffx
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-09
[By telegraph to the DIspaich.]

BALTIMORE, April S.-Good Friday
was moro generally observed in this
city to-day than ever known before.
All public, State, and city business was
suspended. and in the afternoon the
Federal Offices closed. The people gene
rally attended church-service, which
was held in most OF the evangelical
churches as well as in the Catholic.
During the forenoon there were fewer
people on the streets than on ordinary
business days, and the police had little
to do. Many business-houses were
closed after early forenoon, and an I'M
usually marked respect was shown to
the DIV.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-09
FINANCIAL.
no THE HOLDERS OF VIRGINIA
4 CONSOL AND 1870 BONDS.

We are authorized b. the Council Of Foreign
BondhOlders 30 call tne attention 81 holders o.
Virginia consols and f6-f0s 10 the fact that
that the English bondbolders are endeavOring,
through the fundamentally OF the Council Of
Foreign BondhOldcrs, 20 bring about salts
factory settlement OF the debt OF Virginia.
With this object In view the English bond
holders have. 10 q large extent, agreed to pool
their bonds, and have authorized the Council Of
Foreign Bondbolders 70 act for them In the ne
gOtiations which are about to be had between
commission sent out from London and COM
mittec appointed by the Legislature OF Virginia.
Ii Is most desirable that all holders OF Viz
ginia bonds. both st home and abroad, should
unite in the effort 10 effect an early settlement
OF the State debt To better accomplish this
object the Council Of Foreign Bondholders
earnestly request the holders Of Virginia bonds
in America 10 cooperate with them and 70 for
ward to ourselves their names and addresses,
stating the amount OF bonds held, at as early
day as pcssiple.
We will DO glad 10 furnish copies Of the plan
adopted by the English bondholders for pooling
thsir bonds at London, and ~ give any other
information that may DO desired.
JOHN A. HAMILTON & CO.,
Bankers
n I'm
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-09

Tho names of nine OF the twenty
two Presidents of the United States end
with the letter en-" and it is said that
Mr.. BLAINE claims that he would have
been elected President but for the final
sc" in his name.
Mr.. BLAINE, we take it, comedies
that, for the reason stated, Mr.. TILDEN
was elected in 1876.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-09

though Il might have landed them in
Jail. II had been declared in such
manner that he might know, as no did
know. that he was defied. And the
BOARD Of Indemnity still stands as the
law organized il /; though Mr.. Royal
published abeut the LIST OF February
last: "The Indemnity Board will soon
be broken up by the United States
court il l am any judge OF law, and
these officers will have to pay the dam
ages and costs out OF their own eock-
eta STATES RIaHrs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-09

The Omaha Republican says: q" tits
reasonably plain that there never was q
time in his political career when Sena-
tor SHERMAN was as near the presiden-
tial nomination from the Republican
party as he is now" Yes. So near
and vet SO far that JOHN will never
ranob a
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-09
KING AND QUEEN.
Political Notes-A Residence Burned
Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch


Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispstchl
WALKERToN, April 7, 1887.
It had been generally thought that
the Republicans of this county would
take some definite action at court to-
day with regard to placing in the field
candidates for the county offices. After
consultation among themselves, the
leaders decided to make no nomina-
tons, and the Democratic County Com
mittee decided that they would not call
q convention to nominate their men,
at least for the present, but let the diff
ferent candidates fight it out among
themselves.
On the 9TH the residence of Judge
James NJ. Jeffries was burned. None
of the family were on the premises, and
scarcely anything was saved. There
was an insurance of 81, 800 on it, but
the loss will be heavy. The fire is sup
posed to have been accidental. The
old Judge bears his loss bravely and
philosophically.
The weather continues cold, and it is
feared that there will be but few peaches,
pears, or cherries left. OBSERVER.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-09
Alexandra Notes.
Especial telegram TO the Dispstch.I

ALEXANDRIA, Va, April S.-Mr.
James Ennis, whose attack of paralysis
has been noted in the Dispatch, died
this morning; aged sixty-one.' Hewas
originally from Westmoreland, but had
resided here since the war.
Richard Logan, a wel-known and
respected colored driver, while hauling
coal to the gas-works this afternoon,
fell from his cart and expired.
The stockholders of the Virginia Iron
Ship-Building Company assembled here
to-day and elected officers, and also
ratified the lease of the Clipper" ship
yard to the Norton Company.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-09

rO~ GRACE-STREET PRESBYTE-
RIAN CHURCH-Drs. READ and DREW, Pas
tors.-Seryices at II o'clock A. NJ. and o'clock
P. NJ. Preaching In the morning by Rev. A. A.
LITTLE, and at night by DR.. DREW. Gospel SER
vices every FRIDAY NIGHT at O'Clock al No. 7s5
Fifth street. A cordial welcome to all
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-09
A Bull nay In New York.

New YORK, April s.-To-day being
Good Friday, all the downtown ex-
changes were closed, as were also the
bankers and brokers' Offices, which
gave the "street" quite deserted APP
pearance, something like that OF Sun
day. The State and United States courts
were closed, and also all city departments
that were not required to be open by
law. The custom-house and post-office
were open for the transaction OF bust
ness, however. Services appropriate to
the day we're celebrated in the churches
Of all denominations during the day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-09
Chicago Carpenters and Their
Wages.
Dy telegraph to the DIspatch.I

IDy telegraph % the DIspatch.I
CHICAGO, April 8.-The hall OF the
striking carpenters, on Fifth avenue,
has been crowded all day with strikers.
A number of the contractors visited the
hall during the day and sought to en-
gage the men to help them out on i'm
portant work. Their appeals were in
yariably denied. The strikers declare
that they will remain out until their
union has been recognized. The car
penters claim that 2G0 bosses have ex-
pressed q willingness to give in, and
that only about $50 are opposed to the
concession. The carpenters claim that
the strike will soon end, and it is
thought that a meeting OF master car
penters, to be held at the Builders Ex-
change tomorrow, may settle the
matter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-09
GRATgYUL-C0MPoRTING.
EPPS'S COCOA.
BREAKFAST,

thorough knowledge OF sne natural lwy
which govern the operations Of digestion and 7u-
trflh,n, and by n careful application Of tho ilpe
properties Of well-.elected Cocoa, Mr.. Bpps ia
provided our broakfasttables with dellcasey
Favored beverage which may gave us many
heavy doctors bills. |, IL by the ludicions use
Of such articles Of diet that constitution may
be- gradually built up until strong enough 70
resist overy tendency 10 disease uundreds Of
subtle maladIes are floating around US really
TO attack wherever there Is wcak point We
may escape Tnsny fatal shaft by Keeping our
selves well fortified with pure blood AMI
properly n ourished frarne."-Cfct-Serrsce Gu
zsffc.
Made simply with boiling water or milk.
Sold only IN half-pound tins by grocors, Ia
beiIed Thus: JAMES EPPS & CO.,
Homeopathic Chemists.
IN 25-Tu. Th&Saiy London. Eng.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-09
DRUNKENNESS

or the Liquor Habit Positively Cured by Ad-
ministe.ing DIR. IIalnes's Golden
Specific.
II can be given in a cup Of cOifoe or tea with
out the knowledge Of the person taking II; IL
absolutely harmless, and viii effect perms-
nent and speedy cure. whether the|patient Is
moderate drinker or an alcoholic wreck. Is has
been given IA thousands OF cases, and in eyecy
instance perfect cure has followed. IrNRyER
PALS. The system once impreRnated with tno
Specific it becomes an utter impossiDli.y FOR
the liquor appetite 10 exist. For sale by
It. ROBERTS BAKER.
9i9 east Main street,
DO 18Th, Sal2Tui5St Richmond. Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-09

HENRY GEoRoE's paper says as to the
law forbidding railroad companies to
issue interstate passes to any persons
but its own employees:
"Isn't it easy enough to make them
employees of the roads that want to
favor them and pay their salaries in
tickets ?"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-09

The general manager OF the Della
ware and Hudson Canal Company re-
Gently wrote to State Senator AMAsA j.
PARKER, OF New York. requesting the
return of his pass but added:
"You will therefore please designate
points wholly within any one of the
States wherein we operate, between
which you particularly desire to
travel"
So the passes will probably soon be
about as numerous hereafter as hereto
fore.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-09
SWEET MAUD MULLER

whittier's beautiful ballad contains a touch
ing allusion 70 the many cares and sorrows
which wear upon the "heart and BRAIN OF a
women have found DIR. Pierce's "Favorite Pre-
scription" marvellous recuperator Of wasted
strength, and OF sovereign efficacy In all those
arrangements and maladies peculiar 70 their
eek, by reason OF which the vitality IL gradually
sapped and the cheek robbed prematurely OF
It's bloom. Price reduced 10 one dollar. BY
druggisfs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-09

The Philadelphia Enquirer says:
thereafter even the gas-meter [of
Philadelphia will be expected to tell
nothing but the truth" Draw it
mildly. friend draw it mildly. There
are some things that cannot be re-
formed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-09
.KALas1Co, MfcH. February -
'op B1tss Han, Sreiurfag CouTary.

| know Hop Buiors VIII bcsr r,,.--...,.
ton honestly. "A ghO usa thrrn c...f.,
them the highest cncouiuins ma -.. b, ~
credit for making curcs-sli thr r-.....,
claim for them. | have kept fn... s.... b.
were flrst offered ~ the pu1lc r.., ~
high rank from ths lrsi. and us.nf,...,.,
and are moro called for thln at ,if.-. Z.
bined. SO long a. uey keep up r.arh..
reputation for purity ami lfefg.,r... 80
continue 10 rccOmn snd tiEefu-,...r. ...i
have never done before win any Il;.1t r..,
cine. j. J. RtBCUCE
Physician AMI buzz
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-09
pa- SEVENTH-STREET CHRIS
TIAN CHURCH.-Rev. r. c. CAVE, pastor, will
preach at II A. NJ. and 7:i5 p. NJ
No. CT J0HN,S

Deg ST. JOHNS PROTESTANT
EPISCOPAL CHURCH Broad and Twenty
fifth streets)-Rey. LEWIS W.. BURTON, Rector.
EASTER SUNDAY: Morning prayer, sermon, aad
Holy Communion, II A. NJ. Easter offerings
for church repars.) Festival service Of the
four Sunday schools addressed by Rev. PIKE
POWERS, d. D., $3.50 P. NJ. COLLECTION for We'd
dell-Memorial chapel.) Infant baptism, p.
NJ No service at night
EASTER MONDAY: Parish meeting, 7:SO P. NJ.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-09
IoInt ballot...N

The New York Times thinks the
Rhode Island revolution and the COM
pleteness Of the smashing of the Bray
Los machine are simply amazing. We
agree with the Times. and hope our Re-
publican contemporaries will not ring
: bell upon Us for remarking that Rhode
Island has turned her face to the morn
sng
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-09
More Faets


we i.el we must write sonethl,, q,
,s,. :, hop Bitter. Their sslo IA 4 ~ ~ 'il
ms. OF any cher afticle n nes,s9.. 'f.a.s
seiee y but justice 70 you ana yo. Tea
to cay that T. "a medicine ., -. ,''f Bas,
virtue, and coine much go,l A., 81
great cures Yours. dH.&MBrr,.'g